Advertisers are invited to submit their ad space reservations for the 2017 edition of the official Boston Pride Guide.Click here to book your ad space. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Ad space sold out quickly in 2016, so make sure to book early. The Boston Pride Guide is the best way to reach thousands of LGBTQ readers in New England (through 25,000 print copies distributed at over 435 locations) and thousands more around the world (through our very successful electronic version of the Guide). Are you in?

Online registration for the 2017 Pride Parade is now open.Click here now to register your group or organization. We are proud to announce that Boston Pride has created a new “Solidarity” registration category for grassroots organizations, with heavily discounted participation fees, to ensure that all groups can join the Parade. This category is also available to student groups and military / veteran groups. Additionally, we are introducing new tiers with lower fees for small non-profits and small businesses. Finally, groups that register before February 28th will enjoy a 20% discount on their participation fees. These measures are partially offset by revised fee schedules for larger organizations, in particular for large corporations participating in the annual Parade.

Online registration for the 2017 Pride Festival is now open.Click here now to register your group or organization. We are proud to announce that Boston Pride has created a new “Solidarity” registration category for grassroots organizations, with heavily discounted participation fees, to ensure that all groups can join the Festival. Additionally, we have reduced the fees for small non-profits and small businesses in 2017. Finally, groups that register before February 28th will enjoy a 20% discount on their participation fees. These measures are partially offset by revised fee schedules for larger organizations, in particular for large corporations participating in the annual Festival.

World AIDS Day occurs every December 1st to raise awareness about the fight against HIV/AIDS around the world. A wealth of resources and information is available from the aids.gov website. We encourage everyone to learn about the epidemic and prevention methods, and to get tested. You may locate the nearest testing facility using this online tool.

The Boston Pride family wishes you a joyful and safe Thanksgiving celebration. We all have a lot to be thankful for. At Pride, we are very thankful for our community’s diversity and willingness to challenge the status quo, for the better of LGBT people in Boston and beyond. 2017 will be a busy year for all of us, but, for now, let’s spend some quality time with friends, families and loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving!

Are you a writer, photographer, or artist? Would you like to have your work seen by queer people and allies around the world? Boston Pride is currently seeking community members from all backgrounds who are willing to donate their talents, and are looking for a unique, highly visible place to showcase issues, stories, and ideas that matter to them. In addition to distributing 25,000 print copies of the Pride Guide throughout New England, we offered a digital version of the Guide that has reached 30,000+ readers in 105 different countries! That means the Guide’s 90+ contributors have had their work seen by a diverse international readership, some even residing in countries with environments hostile to LGBTQ people.

Boston Pride is inviting grassroots organizations in our community to submit their application to the 2017 Boston Pride Community Fund. Once a year, in support of our vision and mission, Boston Pride gives back monies raised during our events to non-profit organizations and groups within our community. Through the Boston Pride Community Fund, we aim to offer support and visibility to small and community-based projects. To learn more about the Community Fund, the process, eligibility criteria and conditions, please visit our Community Fund application.

Boston Pride creates change and progress in society by embracing our community’s diverse history, culture, and identities, promoting community engagement and inclusivity, and striving for visibility and respect in unity.

Mission

Boston Pride produces events and activities to achieve inclusivity, equality, respect, and awareness in Greater Boston and beyond. Fostering diversity, unity, visibility and dignity, we educate, communicate and advocate by building and strengthening community connections.